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Giant Killing
Synopsis: The anime "Giant Killing" follows the challenging path of East Tokyo United (ETU), a soccer club on the brink of crisis as it struggles to avoid relegation in the Japanese league. After a series of defeats drained the team's morale and alienated its fans, the board decided to risk everything by hiring Takeshi Tatsumi, a coach with a controversial past who left the club at a difficult time. Known for his unique approach and a remarkable talent for leading underrated teams to unexpected victories, Tatsumi faces disdain from fans and pressure from a battered team. Amid financial challenges and more powerful rivals, his mission is to rescue ETU, transforming the players into a cohesive and resilient team that can overcome any giant before them.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Giant Killing
- Anime Name in Japanese: ジャイアントキリング
- Anime Name in English: Giant Killing
- Other names: Indisponível
Production information
- Producers: NHK
- Licensors: None found, add some
- Studios: Studio Deen
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 26
- Date: April 4, 2010 to September 26, 2010
- Genres: Drama, Sports
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.53
- Popularity: 71,951
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Giant Killing" is based on a manga written by Masaya Tsunamoto and illustrated by Tsujitomo, which began to be serialized in the magazine Weekly Morning in 2007.
- The plot of the anime "Giant Killing" revolves around a small Japanese soccer team called East Tokyo United (ETU), which tries to exceed expectations and beat stronger teams.
- The series explores themes of teamwork, match tactics, club management and the pressure that players and coaches are under.
- The main character, Takeshi Tatsumi, is a coach known for his unconventional strategies and his ability to turn weak teams into competitive ones.
- "Giant Killing" was adapted into an anime in 2010 and had a season with 26 episodes.
- The series was well received for its realistic portrayal of the world of soccer and its detailed depictions of Japanese sports culture.
- "Giant Killing" illustrates the beauty of "toppling giants", where underdog clubs challenge and defeat significantly stronger teams.
Main Characters
- Tatsumi Takeshi - Former football player who becomes the coach of East Tokyo United.
- Yoshida Luigi
- Tsubaki Daisuke - A young promising player of East Tokyo United.
- Murakoshi Shigeyuki - Veteran captain of East Tokyo United, known for his leadership.
- Sera Kyouhei - Forward of East Tokyo United.
- Kuroda Kazuki
- Akasaki Ryou
- Natsuki Yotaro
- Nagata Yuri
- Midorikawa Hiroshi
Summary and events
- East Tokyo United (ETU) is struggling in Japan's top soccer league, fighting to avoid relegation after five consecutive defeats.
- The team's morale is low, the fans are starting to give up, and there are rumors that the municipality will withdraw its support for the team.
- The board, under pressure from general manager Kousei Gotou, takes a risk by hiring Takeshi Tatsumi, an eccentric coach with a successful track record in England.
- The fans see Tatsumi as a traitor because of his previous departure from the club, and he faces teams with more resources and better players.
- Even so, Tatsumi is confident in his abilities to "defeat giants" and seeks to reverse the ETU's situation.
- With strategy and determination, Tatsumi works to unite the team and achieve unexpected victories in the league.
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Meaning of Giant Killing
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ジャイアントキリング
- ジャイアント - Giant
- キリング - Slaughter
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